Sure, micro USB type B might be the more convenient, it’s a true universal port nowadays
Type C might be the future, but I’ve yet to see it in real life…
Very nice styling. I’m not a fan of disproportionately huge heads on flashlights. And I personally prefer no crenellations on the bezel. But, I know the bigger reflector makes better throw possible, so I’m in the minority opinion there, I guess. And some people like a little crenellation, so they can see if the light is on while head standing. But, you could make the crenellation more shallow and it would greatly improve the looks to me. Overall, the T103 looks the best, and the T102 looks much better than the T101 to me. For best balance of Output/Run-time/Aesthetics/Carry, the T102 probably hits that balance. I guess, in the way of ‘participation trophy’ you could say the T101 would be the best at clubbin’. :innocent: It also has the most claimed output and probably the best run-time of the three. Still, I would have made that one with the cells side-by-side instead of in a long, skinny serial tube with that huge head. All things considered, I don’t think you’ll have any trouble selling any of those three lights!
Thing is, type C isn’t a standard at all. It’s only the form factor of the connector. It still can be USB3.0 or USB3.1 1,5amps or 3,0amps. Only type-C says nothing. I would go with mini or micro. It’s good enough for a flashlight. USB-type-C still fighting it’s “standards-game”. Doest it include thunderbolt, at which amp it functions, it all different specs which makes it a very unclear standard.
I think having a type c port would be great but only if it behaves like a usb device should, as in it follows the correct usb specs for the type of device it is.
with a USB c port it could be possible to use it as a usb battery pack as well if desired with the correct hardware etc.
its great to see the type c port being looked at but do it properly or not at all.
I like that no micro knurling is used, for me this is just a dirt magnet. New anodizing colors are always welcomed like grey, olive or tan. I dont like the design of the first prototype, a long thin tube + large head looks kind of oldschool. I voted for the 18650 prototype
Hmm, torn between T102 and T103. Like David said, I’m not a big fan of aggressive crenellations, so I like the looks of T103 the best. But it does appear to have much less mass and heat sinking, which makes me wonder how long it’ll run before stepping down. Can’t wait to hear more about them!
And USB Type-C is a defined spec, details of which can be found here. But it’s a connector specification, much like USB Type-A, Type-B, Mini-B, Micro-B, etc. Not to be confused with USB 3.1 (a communications spec) or USB Power Delivery (brief article here). And yes, it is less common, but it is the future. Nearly all new flagship Android phones (and some Apple products) are using USB-C.
althought T103 flashlight use type-c charging port, while now there are not too much charger to suit them
I aggre type C is a irreversible tread but now it is not convient to use type C
I donot want to carry another charger only for the flashlight
Choose one: T103 looks like a nice light however, the heatsinking fins are very shallow and I question weather they are in the right place. Does this light use a pill that screws in or a shelf that’s part of the head? Thanks
